Linux Mint

I’m glad to hear it. Linux in general has gotten way better in that regard. I haven’t had to fix any driver issues in years just install and it works.

PopOS is definitely a great first choice distribution. I would recommend Linux Mint over it for people coming from windows who wants something rock solid with a great community

netstat curl and git

They use cheaper parts from when I was pricing things out.

Where would I find these smartphone holders

Because they are really cheap to build. Mine was about $50 USD total. Really nice way to get into ergonomic keyboards.

Let me know if you run into any more issues. Also make post we all want to see new builds :)

Yeah it was my first time with QMK as well. You can try emailing the creator they are really nice.

You need to you need to use git to clone his branch of QMK then follow GMKs instructions to make the build enviroment. Once you have that setup run the make command. Then to flash the firmware you hold down the boot button while plugging in the keyboard. Just drag the uf2 file into the microcontrollers drive that shows up.

Yep. I used a Chromebook pixel in college with Linux on it. Worked pretty well

Hahaha, I’m the opposite I’ve been so used to the thinkpad fn that I hate using other laptop keyboards.

Let me know how the case goes, I would love a case for mine! Good luck with the keyboard, these are really fun to use!

Great to see another Cheapino! The rotary encoder needs to edited through the encoder file, I had the same issue it is set like this as default.

I can’t help with qmk.fm I am on Linux and used make:Cheapino for my flashing. But it was confusing for me to figure out as well with this being my first build and first interaction with QMK.

I can send you my .uf2 file and you can flash my layout by just dragging the file into the RPI-RP2 drive hahaha.

I emailed Tompi when I got stuck and he responded very quickly and was very helpful. I’m sure you could do the same.

I also highly recommend adding these legs to the bottom to get some tenting on the board. So comfortable! https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK3uakA

Use Nix?

I mean if you want stability, Debian 12

For me swapping to Colemak was mostly comfort as you move your fingers way less. Plus I never actually learned how to touch type on QWERTY anyway, so if I was going to have to learn why not something that’s just better hahaha. If I was comfortable on QWERTY and could touch type I probably wouldn’t have swapped.

Currently using these and they work pretty well. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqz9UNE

Oh sweet thank you!

Might be better to ask on ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

If that’s how you refer to communities on here hahaha. I just swapped from basically a TKL down to a Cheapino which is 3x5 with 3 keys on the thumb. It was a really steep learning curve but tbh I only really use 4 of the 6 thumb keys so if you want to go down to 34 keys I say go for it. It will be more difficult to transition though.

Fedora, used Arch for many years but decided to try it out and have really enjoyed it. After Red Hats RHEL decisions I might swap to arch or nix os.